After the last section, add the following and renumber sections and internal references accordingly:

"Sec.
501.
(Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of section 12-587 of the general statutes, the rate of tax imposed on gross earnings derived from the first sale of gasoline or gasohol within this state, or from consideration given or contracted to be given for gasoline or gasohol for sale, use or consumption in this state, shall be two per cent from July 1, 2012, to August 31, 2012, inclusive.
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This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections: